Aetheric Chronicles: Reborn As An Extra

Chapter 50: Finally, The First Event

A week has already passed since the first Survival Class.

And today, we will hold the second one.

And, finally... the first serious event of the novel was going to happen today!

I was really bored during this whole time.

But today, I will get to see an interesting and yet dangerous show, and maybe take part in it as well.

I had lunch just a while ago.

I have already taken everything necessary for today's lesson.

I also took everything necessary for that event. It doesn't hurt to be too careful, right?

Since it was already time for me to go, I went to the Main Ground Teleportation Circle. From there teleported directly to the Survival Training Hall.

There were quite a few students already waiting in the classroom.

I quietly took a seat behind them and waited till the instructor came and took us to the destination of our second lesson.

About half an hour later, every student came, including the main cast. Then the man showed up.

"Good day to you all, lads." Old man Doome greeted us in his usual tone. "Are you ready for the second lesson?"

We nodded our heads in unison.

"Good, then follow me. I will take you somewhere interesting." He said. "Ah, right. You remember my assignment in the first lesson, right?"

After we confirmed, he smiled slightly and led us to the Center of the Hall.

We all stood in the large Teleportation Circle and in the next moment, we found ourselves transported to a dense forest. The air was thick with the scent of foliage, and the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves filled the air. The forest stretched out before us, its lush greenery extending as far as the eye could see.

"In today's lesson, you will face your first real challenge," Instructor Doome announced, his voice carrying over the quiet of the forest. "You will be tasked with navigating through this forest and reaching the designated endpoint. Along the way, you will encounter various obstacles and challenges that will test your survival skills and teamwork."

He paused, allowing his words to sink in before continuing.

"And thanks to someone's complaints, I had to move the day of the lesson by one day." He continued. "But that works well since tomorrow you won't have mandatory classes."

He was probably talking about Instructor Darius. Because of the incident last time, he told us he wouldn't allow such a thing to happen again and would take care of it himself.

Therefore, the Survival Training Course was moved by a day. We already heard it in the morning from Instructor Darius in the Weapon Mastery class.

"Therefore, you will also be spending the night here." I saw old man Doome smiling mischievously as he delivered this news, clearly relishing the challenge he was presenting to us. "Don't forget to be careful at night... I heard there are some magic creatures that like to eat young Awakeners in this forest."

With that ominous warning, Instructor Doome gestured for us to begin our journey into the forest. As the students exchanged nervous glances and prepared themselves for the task ahead, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement coursing through me.

This was it—the moment I had been waiting for, the first serious event, where Aurelius starts to shine and Aurelia shows her true powers.

As for me, I am excited about how things will unfold. It's different seeing it in real life rather than reading it on your phone, right?

As Instructor Doome's ominous warning hung in the air, a sense of unease settled over the students gathered in the forest. The sudden realization that they would be spending the night in this unfamiliar and potentially dangerous environment sent a shiver down many spines.

Before anyone could voice their concerns, however, a strange phenomenon occurred. Instructor Doome suddenly vanished into thin air, leaving behind a startled group of students in his wake.

"Huh? Where did the teacher go?"

"H-He disappeared?"

"Did he leave us alone?"

Panic rippled through the crowd as whispers of fear and anxiety spread like wildfire. Some students took hesitant steps backward, while others frantically looked around for any sign of the missing instructor.

"Hey, guys, calm down."

"Yeah, stop causing a ruckus."

Amidst the chaos, Ren and Aurelius stepped forward, their calm and consoling demeanor serving as a beacon of reassurance for their fellow students. With steady voices, they urged everyone to remain calm and composed, assuring them that everything would be alright.

Aurelia and Lyra quickly followed suit, their soothing words and gentle touches helping to calm down the more frightened individuals, the girls, in the group.

Meanwhile, I remained aloof from the commotion, perched comfortably on the branches of a nearby tree. From my vantage point, I observed the scene unfolding below with interest, my gaze sweeping over them as they grappled with their fears and uncertainties.

Part of me felt a twinge of guilt for not actively participating in easing the situation. After all, as their classmate and fellow comrade, I should support them. Yet, another part of me relished the opportunity to simply observe, to analyze the dynamics at play without directly involving myself in the fray.

As the chaos gradually subsided and the students began to regain their composure, I couldn't help but praise the main cast for taking care of the situation.

But, somehow I feel irritated watching their interactions.

Sure, it was admirable that they were able to maintain their composure and offer support to their classmates. But at the same time, I couldn't shake the feeling that they were being too comfortable, too relaxed given the circumstances.

After all, they were stranded in an unfamiliar forest, with the looming threat of magic creatures lurking in the darkness. And yet, here they were, chatting and laughing as if they were on a casual outing rather than facing a potentially life-threatening situation.

Such as...

"Swish!"

"HEEK!"

Thud!

"Argh!" A girl screams.

This...

I coldly looked at the Wild Boar which was trying to sneak up on one of the girls who was near a bush.

'Really, now... Should I say something?'